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HV51 GEY

2001 Mazda 323

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,824 mi
Last recorded90,824 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Mazda 32368,232 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 GEY
MakeMazda
Model323
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2014 90,824 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

185 65 14 86 h

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both the front wipers are slightly smearing the screen

the center part of exhaust is corroded by the flange joint

the eml light is displayed

the nsr anti roll bar gaiter is deteriated

the osf brake is slightly binding

the osr and nsr wheel arches are corroded

the osr anti roll bar link ball joint has slight play

the rear silencer baffles are broken up

Pass 10 Apr 2013 83,773 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 5 Apr 2013 83,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Apr 2012 80,104 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,332 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 76,171 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine managment warning lamp stay 'ON'

windscreen stone chipped - outside of the prescribed areas

Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,239 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n.s rear sill corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2010 70,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n.s rear sill corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 63,961 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 56,079 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 56,074 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 48,475 miles

nb/ fuel tank repaired: not leaking at time of test,but less fuel installed this time of testing?

Fail 9 Oct 2006 48,572 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 48,544 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

both fronttyres worn on inner edges close to limit

How Reliable is the Mazda 323?

Based on 823,541 MOT tests across 88,407 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,454
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
88,407
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,662
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 39,672
Brake pipe excessively corroded 31,356
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 30,442
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,947
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HV51 GEY is a 2001 Mazda 323 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Mazda 323 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 68,232 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 323 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 53,662 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV51 GEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 323 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Mazda 323 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV51 GEY registered?

HV51 GEY is a 2001 Mazda 323, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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